Job Description

CMA CGM | ABOUT US

Led by Rodolphe Saadé, the CMA CGM Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, serves more than 420 ports around the world on five continents. With its subsidiary CEVA Logistics, a world leader in logistics, and its air freight division CMA CGM AIR CARGO, the CMA CGM Group is continually innovating to offer its customers a complete and increasingly efficient range of new shipping, land, air and logistics solutions.

Committed to the energy transition in shipping, and a pioneer in the use of alternative fuels, the CMA CGM Group has set a target to become Net Zero Carbon by 2050.

Through the CMA CGM Foundation, the Group acts in humanitarian crises that require an emergency response by mobilizing the Group’s shipping and logistics expertise to bring humanitarian supplies around the world.

Present in 160 countries through its network of more than 400 offices and 750 warehouses, the Group employs more than 155,000 people worldwide, including 4,000 in Marseilles where its head office is located.

YOUR ROLE

• The Transport Department within CMA CGM provides optimal inland solutions to support customer needs in a consistent, cost‑effective manner.
• This vacancy sits within the planning team, ensuring containers are routed efficiently using road partners across Ireland and North Ireland.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING | KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dispatch all Ireland transport for road
• Ensure maximum efficiency across all transports
• Maintain and build strong relationships with internal departments and vendors
• Ensure all vehicle allocations are met
• Undertake training to provide cover during colleague absences
• Act as focal point to provide update for internal teams to ensure high quality of customer service
• Manage key transport accounts
• Capture and report all additional costs to relevant departments
• Provide feedback on transport performance
• Coordinate with the Transport team to resolve service issues with corrective actions
• Liaise with import and export customer service groups
• Build relationships with hauliers
• Ensure costs are being logged correctly

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Transport industry experience essential
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong attention to detail

Practical & Technical Knowledge

• Proficient in MS Office applications
• Knowledge of Destin8 and CNS port community systems preferable
• Good geographical and spatial awareness of Ireland, used to calculate appropriate routes

Not only do we offer a competitive salary, we also offer a generous benefits package including:

• 25 days annual leave (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service plus additional day over Christmas period and the opportunity to buy/sell annual leave
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Enhanced pension scheme up to 8.5% total contribution
• Life assurance x3
• Commitment to promoting awareness and understanding of Mental Health through our Mental Health and Wellbeing Charter
• Private healthcare (LAYA) + Healthcare Cash plan, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Local and global development opportunities across 160 countries within the CMA CGM Group, including opportunities at our iconic Head Office tower in Marseille
• Hybrid Working
• Cycle to work scheme/ Season ticket loans
• Enhanced policies including Maternity & Paternity
• Employee recognition awards
• Considerable scope for personal and professional growth through the CMA CGM Academy

CMA CGM Group is proud to define itself as a family business built on strong human values.

• Excellence
• Exemplarity
• Imagination
• Boldness

CMA CGM respects, supports and values diversity in all forms. We seek to avoid discrimination and are committed to equal opportunities for all our employees.

Our long-held inclusive policy improves performance, creates growth opportunities for all, aligns with our customer's values and enhances employee engagement.

Join us and discover a world of opportunities!

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